Effect of Cu addition on microstructure and properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb high zinc magnesium alloy

To improve the strength,hardness and heat resistance of Mg-Zn based alloys,the effects of Cu addition on the as-cast microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb high zinc magnesium alloy were investigated by means of Brinell hardness measurement,scanning electron microscopy (SEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS),XRD and tensile tests at room and elevated temperatures.The results show that the microstructure of as-cast Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb alloy is composed of α-Mg,t-Mg32(Al,Zn)49,φ-Al2Mg5Zn2 and Mg3Sb2 phases.The morphologies of these phases in the Cu-containing alloys change from semi-continuous long strip to black herringbone as well as particle-like shapes with increasing Cu content.When the addition of Cu is over 1.0wt.%,the formation of a new thermally-stable Mg2Cu phase can be observed.The Brinell hardness,room temperature and elevated temperature strengths firstly increase and then decrease as the Cu content increases.Among the Cu-containing alloys,the alloy with the addition of 2.0wt.% Cu exhibits the optimum mechanical properties.Its hardness and strengths at room and elevated temperatures are 79.35 HB,190MPa and 160MPa,which are increased by 9.65%,21.1% and 14.3%,respectively compared with those of the Cu-free one.After T6 heat treatment,the strengths at room and elevated temperatures are improved by 20% and 10%,respectively compared with those of the as-cast alloy.This research results provide a new way for strengthening of magnesium alloys at room and elevated temperatures,and a method of producing thermally-stable Mg-10Zn-5Al based high zinc magnesium alloys.     

Effect of Ce-rich rare earth on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb magnesium alloy

To improve the comprehensive mechanical properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb magnesium alloy,different amount of Ce-rich rare earth(RE)was added to the alloy,and the effect of RE addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb alloy was investigated by means of Brinell hardness measurement, scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive spectroscope(EDS)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that an appropriate amount of Ce-rich rare earth addition can make the Al4Ce phase particles and CeSb phase disperse more evenly in the alloy.These phases refine the alloy’s matrix and make the secondary phases[?-Mg 32 (Al,Zn)49 phase and?-Al 2 Mg5Zn2 phase]finer and more dispersive,therefore significantly improve the mechanical properties of the Mg-10Zn-5Al-0.1Sb alloy.When the RE addition is 1.0 wt.%,the tensile strengths of the alloy both at room temperature and 150oC reach the maximum values while the impact toughness is slightly lower than that of the matrix alloy.The hardness increases with the increase of RE addition.     

Effect of Sb on the grain refinement and tensile properties of Mg-10Zn-5AI alloys

In the present research, the Sb-alloying method was adopted, and the grain refinement and tensile. properties of as-cast Mg-10Zn-5AI alloys with varying Sb addition were investigated. The results showed that with the Sb addition, a new phase (Mg3Sb2) of high melting point forms in the alloy beside the α-Mg matrix, τ-Mg32(AI, Zn)49 phase and φ-Al2Mg6Zn2 phase. With an appropriate amount of Sb addition, the morphologies of the secondary phases and the matrix are changed and the grains are refined. When Sb addition is 0.6wt.%, both ambient and high temperature tensile strengths of the alloy reach their maximum. The hardness of the alloy increases with the increasing of Sb addition. With proper addition of Sb, the tensile failure mode of the alloy changes from cleavage fracture to quasi-cleavage fracture, showing good enhancement effect.     

Effects of erbium on microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-7Zn-3Al alloy

Mg-7Zn-3Al-xEr(x=0.1,0.4,0.7) magnesium alloys were prepared by permanent mould casting.The effects of rare earth element of erbium on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-7Zn-3Al alloy at both room temperature and elevated temperatures were investigated with optical microscopy,scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,differential scanning calorimetry,and tensile testing.The results show that the quasi-continuous grain boundary networkedτ(Mg_(32)(Al,Zn)_(49)...     

Zn含量对铸态Mg-2Er合金的微观结构及力学性能影响

采用XRD和SEM等微观表征技术研究不同Zn添加量对Mg-2Er合金微观组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明：当Zn添加量为1%和2%时,合金主要相组成为W相和α-Mg;当Zn添加量为4%-10%时,合金中则有I相析出,合金相成分变为W相、I相和α-Mg;当Zn添加量增加至12%时,W相消失,合金中主要第二相则为I相和Mg4Zn7相。当Zn添加量为6%时,合金具有较好的拉伸力学性能,其抗拉强度、屈服强度和伸长率分别为224 MPa、134 MPa和10.4%。     

Effects of spherical quasi-crystal on microstructure and mechanical properties of ZA155 high zinc magnesium alloy

Effects of spherical quasi-crystal contained in Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy on the microstructure and as-cast mechanical properties of ZA155 high zinc magnesium alloy have been investigated by means of optical microscopy, XRD, SEM, EDS, tensile test, impact test and hardness test. Experimental results show that the addition of spherical quasi-crystal contained in the Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy into the ZA155 high zinc magnesium alloy resulted in grain refinement of the matrix, changing the morphologies of φ-Al2Mg5Zn2 phase and τ-Mg32(Al,Zn)49 phase from continuous net-like structures to discontinuous strip-like structure and blocky one, respectively.In the present research, the best comprehensive mechanical properties of reinforced ZA155 high zinc magnesium alloy has been obtained when 5.0wt% spherical quasi-crystal was introduced from the Mg-Zn-Y-Mn master alloy into the target alloy system. In such case, the room-temperature tensile strength reached 207 MPa, about 23% higher than that of the base alloy; the impact toughness peaked at 5.5 J/cm2, about 40% higher than that of the base alloy; and the elevated-temperature tensile strength reached 203 MPa, indicating improved heat resistance.     

Zn-Mg-Ti中间合金对纯镁组织及性能的影响

本文通过模铸法制备了一种Zn-Mg-Ti中间合金,并研究分析了Zn-Mg-Ti中间合金对纯镁显微组织和力学性能的影响。研究结果表明：中间合金主要由基体及“花朵状”Zn-Mg-Ti三元相组成。Zn-Mg-Ti中间合金对纯镁的晶粒组织有显著影响,镁合金晶粒尺寸随中间合金添加量的增大先减小后增大,当中间合金添加量为8%时,镁合金晶粒尺寸最小。镁合金晶粒细化主要归因于Ti原子在固液界面前沿偏聚,造成成分过冷,抑制晶粒长大。对比Mg-6.4wt.%Zn合金和Mg-8（Mg+8wt.%Zn-Mg-Ti中间合金）合金微观组织,发现Ti元素不仅能显著细化Mg-Zn合金晶粒尺寸,而且能够促进M-8合金中的第二相固溶于基体中。挤压态合金力学性能测试结果表明镁合金力学性能随Zn-Mg-Ti中间合金添加量增加先增大后减小,当中间合金添加量为8%时,镁合金综合力学性能最佳,其抗拉强度和延伸率分别为308MPa和21.5%。     

Comparison of as-cast microstructure,tensile and creep properties for Mg-3Sn-1Ca and Mg-3Sn-2Ca magnesium alloys

The as-cast microstructure,tensile and creep properties of Mg-3Sn-1Ca and Mg-3Sn-2Ca magnesium alloys were investigated and compared by using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction analysis and tensile tests. The results indicate that the as-cast microstructures of Mg-3Sn-1Ca and Mg-3Sn-2Ca alloys are different.The former is mainly composed ofα-Mg,eutectic CaMgSn and solid state precipitation of Mg 2 Sn,whereas the latter is mainly composed ofα-Mg, primary CaMgSn,eutectic CaMgSn and Mg2Ca phases.As a result,the two alloys obtain different tensile and creep properties. Mg-3Sn-1Ca alloy shows relatively higher ultimate tensile strength and elongation at room temperature and 150℃than Mg-3Sn-2Ca alloy,however,the yield strengths of Mg-3Sn-1Ca alloy at room temperature and 150℃are relatively low.In addition,the creep properties of Mg-3Sn-1Ca alloy at 150℃and 70 MPa for 100 h are obviously lower than those of the Mg-3Sn-2Ca alloy.     

Effects of yttrium on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-6Al magnesium alloy

Since Y has a great solid solubility in magnesium alloys, it helps enhancing the heat-resistant property of magnesium alloys. The effects of Y on microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-6Al alloy have been studied in this work. The results show that Y addition refines grains of Mg-6Al alloy, and reduces the amount of the Mg 17 Al 12 phase. At the same time, the high melting-point Al 2 Y phase particles are formed. According to the mathematical model of the two-dimensional lattice misfit proposed by Braffit, it is believed that the Al 2 Y particles can serve as the nucleation sites for α-Mg. After T6 treatment, both elongation and ultimate tensile strength of Mg-6Al alloy at the room temperature and high-temperature increased firstly and then decreased, with increasing Y addition. The peak mechanical properties were achieved in the Mg-6Al-1.2Y alloy system. Y addition appears to change the fracture characteristic of Mg-6Al alloy. With 1.2wt%Y, the fracture surface of the alloy showed a lot of dimples and tearing ridges which connected the microscopic dimples and the fracture is mixed fracture of quasi-cleavage and ductile fracture.     

Effects of calcium addition on as-cast microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-5Zn-5Sn alloy

The effects of Ca addition on the as-cast microstructure and mechanical properties of the Mg-5Zn-5Sn (mass fraction,%) alloy were investigated.The results indicate that an addition of 0.5%-1.5% (mass fraction) Ca to the Mg-5Zn-5Sn alloy not only refines the as-cast microstructure of the alloy but also causes the formation of the primary and/or eutectic CaMgSn phases with high thermal stability;an increase in Ca amount from 0.5% to 1.5% (mass fraction) increases the amount and size of the CaMgSn phase.In addition,Ca addition to the Mg-5Zn-5Sn alloy improves not only the tensile properties at room temperature and 150 ℃ but also the creep properties.Among the Ca-containing Mg-5Zn-5Sn alloys,the one added 0.5% (mass fraction) Ca obtains the optimum ultimate tensile strength and elongation at room temperature and 150 ℃,however,the alloy added 1.5% (mass fraction) Ca exhibits the optimum yield strength and creep properties.     

Influence of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-10Gd-3Y-1.2Zn-0.4Zr alloy

Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the cast Mg-10Gd-3Y-1.2Zn-0.4Zr(mass fraction,%) alloy during annealing at 798 K for different time were investigated.In the as-cast state,the microstructure consists ofα-Mg,Mg_5(Gd,Y,Zn) eutectic compounds and stacking faults(SF) of basal plane distributed from grain boundary to inner grain.During heat treatment at 798 K,the SF and parts of eutectic compounds dissolve into the matrix gradually,simultaneously,a new straight lamellar phase with 14H typ...     

Effects of heat treatment on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Mg-6Zn-1.4Y-0.6Zr alloy

To investigate the effects of solution temperature and the decomposition of I-phase on the microstructure, phase composition and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-6Zn-1.4Y-0.6Zr alloy, solution treatment at 440 oC, 460 oC and 480 oC and further aging treatment were conducted on the alloy. The results indicate that the net-like intermetallic compounds(mainly I-phase) dissolve into the α-Mg matrix gradually with the increase of solution temperature from 440 oC to 480 oC. Besides, the I-phase decomposes completely at 480 oC, with the formation of fine W-phase(thermal stable phase) and Mg_7Zn_3 phase. In addition, a great number of fine and dispersive Mg-Zn binary phases precipitate in the α-Mg matrix during the aging treatment. Due to the increase of solute atoms and the precipitation of strengthening phases, such as W-phase and Mg-Zn phases, the optimal strength is obtained after solution treatment at 460 oC for 8 h and aged at 200 oC for 16 h. The yield strength(YS), ultimate tensile strength(UTS) and elongation are 208 MPa, 257 MPa and 3.8%, respectively. Compared with the as-cast alloy, the increments of YS and UTS are 117% and 58%, respectively, while the decrement of elongation is 46%.     

Sn元素对Mg-1Zn-0.3Zr-1Y生物镁合金组织和性能的影响

通过光学显微镜(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)、浸泡试验、析氢试验、电化学试验和拉伸试验等研究了Sn元素对Mg-1Zn-0.3Zr-1Y-xSn(x=0、0.5、1、1.5、2、2.5、3)生物镁合金组织、耐蚀性能和力学性能的影响.结果 表明:添加Sn元素后,合金的耐蚀性和综合力学性能都有一定的提升.当Sn含量为2 mas...     

冷热循环处理对铸态镁合金组织及力学性能的影响

采用硬度检测、拉伸试验、TEM、SEM观察等方法对于两种经过冷热循环处理后的铸态镁合金AZ91和ZK60在力学性能及微观组织的变化进行了研究。研究结果表明:冷热循环处理比单独热处理或深冷处理能更有效提高合金力学性能,对于AZ91镁合金深冷处理24 h+T6效果最明显,对ZK60合金,深冷处理16 h+T6的循环处理则是最佳工艺。冷热循环处理后改变了AZ91合金中β-Mg17Al12相的数量和形貌,而在ZK60合金组织中则发现了细小的杆状相和碟状相析出。     

Cr-Bi对Mg-8Zn-4Al合金铸态组织及时效沉淀相演变的影响

利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和X射线衍射(XRD)等分析手段研究了Bi、Cr-Bi复合添加对Mg-8Al-4Zn合金铸态组织及时效沉淀相演变的影响。结果表明:Cr-Bi复合添加能有效改善合金的铸态组织,使连续网状相断开呈短杆或颗粒状。Bi、Cr-Bi复合添加的合金经350℃×12 h+160℃时效,其沉淀硬化曲线呈现典型的温时效。Cr-Bi复合添加的合金时效初期硬化速率较高,20 h就达到峰值硬度的97%,时效48 h达到峰值硬度92.44 HV,过时效阶段硬度下降速度比较缓慢。Mg-8Zn-4Al-0.5Bi合金经350℃×12 h+160℃×120 h时效后主要有MgZn2、Mg3Bi2和单Bi相,呈短杆或细小颗粒状弥散分布在基体上;Cr-Bi复合添加的合金经350℃×12 h+160℃×144 h时效后,除短杆或细小颗粒状的MgZn2相外还有Cr、Al12Cr3等沉淀相,没有发现粗大的MgZn相,且沉淀相与单独添加Bi经120 h时效的合金相比更加细小、致密、弥散均匀分布。     

热处理工艺对Mg-6Zn-2.5Cu镁合金显微组织和力学性能的影响

利用光学显微镜(OM)、扫描电镜(SEM)、透射电镜(TEM)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)和力学试验机等研究了铸造Mg-6Zn-2.5Cu合金在铸态、固溶和时效处理下的显微组织和力学性能。结果表明:合金的铸态组织主要由α-Mg和(α-Mg+MgZn2+Mg2Cu+CuZnMg)共晶相组成。在455℃固溶12~36 h时,随着时间增加,固溶效果逐渐增强,且在20 h时合金获得了较理想的显微组织及218 MPa的抗拉强度和8.68%的伸长率。随后在180℃时效6~72 h后,合金的拉伸性能随时效时间的增加呈先增加后减小的趋势,其中时效24 h时后,合金的抗拉强度和硬度达到峰值,分别为249.5 MPa和64.6 HV0.1,比铸态的分别提高了66.5 MPa和26.29%,伸长率在时效12 h时后达到了峰值6.72%。铸态合金的断裂方式以沿晶断裂为主,时效处理后合金的断裂方式为准解理断裂。     

不同Y含量对ZM21镁合金组织和力学性能的影响

本文主要通过OM、SEM、EDS和XRD等研究了铸态及挤压态Mg-2Zn-1Mn-xY (Y=0,0.8,2.2,wt.%) 镁合金显微组织和力学性能。由实验结果可知,稀土Y的添加,不仅可以细化铸态及挤压态合金晶粒,还可以弱化挤压态合金的基面织构强度,从而同时提高合金的强度以及韧性。本文中最优化合金挤压态Mg-2Zn-1Mn-xY合金具有良好的力学性能,与原始Mg-2Zn-1Mn合金相比,屈服强度从164MPa提高到204MPa、抗拉强度从237MPa提高到298MPa以及延伸率从12%增加到18%。     

时效处理对AZ80和ZK60镁合金微观组织和力学性能的影响

借助光学显微镜和力学性能测试仪器,研究时效处理对AZ80和ZK60锻造镁合金的微观组织和力学性能的影响规.结果表明:AZ80镁合金的抗拉强度和伸长率随着时效温度的升高呈现先增加后下降的趋势,当时效温度为170 ℃时,其抗拉强度和伸长率达到最大;ZK60镁合金的硬度随着时效温度的升高呈现先增加后下降的趋势,当时效温度为170 ℃时,其硬度达到最大,而其韧性正好呈现相反的趋势.此外,在140-200℃的时效温度范围内,ZK60镁合金比AZ80镁合金具有更好的冲击韧性与其他力学性能.     

超声处理对Mg-5Zn-2Er合金组织及力学性能的影响(英文)

研究超声处理对Mg-5Zn-2Er镁合金显微组织及室温、高温力学性能的影响规律。利用光学显微镜、扫描电镜和MTS材料试验机等研究不同样品的显微组织及其室温、高温力学性能。结果表明:超声处理后镁合金的组织和力学性能均得到了改善;获得最优镁合金材料组织和性能时超声处理的工艺为:超声处理功率600W,超声处理时间100s。超声处理在熔体中引起的空化和声流效应对细化镁合金的组织并提高其力学性能起到了主要作用。     

时效处理对Mg-2.0Zn-0.5Zr-3.0Gd生物降解镁合金组织、力学性能及耐腐蚀性能的影响

通过金相显微分析(OM)、扫描电镜观察(SEM)、透射电镜观察(TEM)和拉伸性能测试研究不同时效时间对Mg-2.0Zn-0.5Zr-3.0Gd生物镁合金显微组织及力学性能的影响,通过质量损失和电化学方法研究合金在模拟体液(SBF)中的耐腐蚀性能。结果表明:时效时间为4～20 h时,合金中析出相的尺寸及数量随时效时间的延长而增加,析出相主要以纳米级棒状和颗粒状的(Mg,Zn)₃Gd相形式存在,部分棒状析出相与α-Mg基体具有共格界面关系。合金的强度及伸长率随时效时间的延长先升高后降低。在120 h的浸泡实验中,合金的平均腐蚀速率、点蚀孔洞的数量及孔洞尺寸随时效时间的延长而逐渐增大,腐蚀速率随浸泡时间延长呈现出先减小、后增大、再缓慢减小以及最后趋于稳定的过程。